Domaine J Laurens Brut Rose NV
1999
Just a tad shy of the high standards set by the much more expensive sparklers from Champagne, J. Laurens cremants really do evoke the bubblies of the world's most glamorous wine region. Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir, the Brut rose has a gentle yeastiness accompanying its effusive effervescence, but the real story is its rich, tangy, full-in-the-mouth, appealing fruit. You simply keep going back for more and more. Have some smoked salmon nearby and you're well on your way to a memorable evening!